[no bill text published] Civil penalties and criminal offences for registered aged care providers
Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Registered providers face civil penalties if they fail to comply with specific regulations.
Responsible persons of registered providers commit a criminal offence if they breach the rules.
The System Governor can demand further information from individuals via written notice.
The System Governor must publish information on funded aged care services to determine star ratings.
The System Governor can decide if an individual has 'means not disclosed' status based on their income determination.
Registered providers can ask the System Governor to revoke a determination in writing.
Registered providers lose subsidy eligibility for group residential care if the System Governor is satisfied specific requirements are met.
Notional home care accounts are reduced to zero on a specific day if certain rules apply.